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Messi becomes top scorer in World Cup history with 2 more goals for Argentina

ARLINGTON, Texas, June 23, 2026 (AP) — Scoring goals and breaking records is what Lionel Messi does, and he is already doing that again in his sixth World Cup. The Argentina captain has the World Cup scoring record all to himself after another standout performance, one that began with frustration after missing a penalty kick and ended in pure elation with another victory. Messi, who many consider the greatest player of all time, scored both goals in his team’s 2-0 victory over Austria on Monday. That gave him 18, six days after his first-ever hat trick in the tournament had

Pentagon seeks $80 billion from Congress for Iran war

WASHINGTON, June 23, 2026 (AP) — The Pentagon has told senators it needs roughly $80 billion, mostly to cover the cost of the U.S. war against Iran, adding to what is already a sizable military spending boost being sought by President Donald Trump. The White House Office of Management and Budget has yet to make a formal request to Congress. But Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been making the rounds on Capitol Hill, including Monday evening. A top deputy defense secretary told senators about the Iran funding request last week, according to two people familiar with the situation but not

Lucknow fire tragedy: 15 people brought dead at hospital, seven injured

Lucknow, Jume 22 (PTI) Fifteen people were “brought dead” at a hospital here and seven injured were undergoing treatment after a massive fire gutted a three-floor commercial building housing an animation centre on Monday, according to a hospital official. Dr Anil Agrawal, Medical Superintendent, Trauma Centre, KGMU, said that “21 to 22 children were been brought in” after the incident. “Fifteen people have been brought in a deceased state. They will be sent to the morgue for autopsy after completing the inquest procedure,” he said. Five had minor injuries and were admitted. “Due to two children jumping, they suffered back

Gold, silver rebound as weak rupee, global rally revive bullion demand

New Delhi, Jun 22 (PTI) Precious metals staged a recovery in the national capital on Monday, with gold rising Rs 1,700 to Rs 1.52 lakh per 10 grams, while silver rebounded by Rs 4,800, driven by gains in global markets and depreciation in the rupee. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity ended its four-day losing streak and ended at Rs 1,52,300 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes), climbing Rs 1,700 from Friday’s closing level of Rs 1,50,600 per 10 grams. Silver also jumped Rs 4,800 to Rs 2,45,500 per kilogram

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